CNBC
Business news network's site and app for market news, quotes, watchlists and live TV coverage.
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Yahoo FinanceCompareStarting price: $7.95 a month, billed annually (Bronze)
Morningstar InvestorCompareStarting price: $34.95/month or $249/year
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About CNBC
CNBC is a business and financial news network, and CNBC.com and its apps carry breaking market news, company and economy coverage, video, podcasts and market data such as quotes, charts and watchlists. Most news, quotes and a free account with watchlists cost nothing; market data on the free site is delayed. Paid tiers add more: CNBC Pro offers analyst commentary, stock picks, screeners and a livestream of the CNBC TV channel, the Investing Club follows Jim Cramer's portfolio with trade alerts, and CNBC+ is a separate streaming subscription. CNBC has US, European and Asian editions, and it is now part of Versant, the cable-network company spun off from Comcast. It suits investors who like fast, TV-style news and live market coverage; people who want in-depth research or free real-time data may prefer Morningstar or Investing.com.
Best for: Investors who want fast business news, live TV coverage and free watchlists.
Pros and cons
What works
- Fast breaking business and market news
- Free quotes and watchlists with an account
- Pro tier adds a live TV stream and screeners
- US, European and Asian editions
Why people leave
- Free market data is delayed
- Several overlapping paid products can be confusing
- Coverage leans toward headlines over deep research
CNBC vs Yahoo Finance and Morningstar Investor
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| Attribute | CNBC | Yahoo Finance | Morningstar Investor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid | Paid |
| Verified price | — | $7.95 a month, billed annually (Bronze) | $34.95/month or $249/year |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes | No |
| Open source | No | No | No |
| Self-hostable | No | No | No |
| Platforms | Web, iOS, Android | Web, iOS, Android | Web |
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Top CNBC alternatives
See all 2- 1Yahoo Finance68.8
Free quotes, charts, portfolios and market news in one place, with a strong mobile app.
- 2Morningstar Investor62.6
Independent research and ratings on stocks and funds for long-term investors.
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CNBC: common questions
What is CNBC?
CNBC: Business news network's site and app for market news, quotes, watchlists and live TV coverage. Best for investors who want fast business news, live TV coverage and free watchlists. Available for Web, iOS and Android.
Is CNBC free?
CNBC has a free plan and paid plans.
Is CNBC open source?
No, CNBC is not open source.
What platforms does CNBC run on?
CNBC is available for Web, iOS and Android.
What are the best alternatives to CNBC?
The highest-ranked CNBC alternatives right now are Yahoo Finance and Morningstar Investor. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.
CNBC vs Yahoo Finance: what's the difference?
Both CNBC and Yahoo Finance are free with paid plans. Both run on Web, iOS and Android.